The skin is a living organ, dynamic, protective, revealing. In TCM it is an organ of discernment, charged with the function of sorting what to preserve, and what to defend against. At Qi Formularie we hold to a simple precept: good in/bad out.
Our proprietary formulations are constructed by a fully-certified and practicing TCM/Classical Oriental Medicine Practitioner with a Western biology/healthcare background and a lifetime passion for natural skincare formula creation.
Categorized in terms of action, based on treatment principles intended to target identified disharmonies, our proprietary formulations are presented via the TCM paradigm. Their actions can be correlated to the needs of the following skin types:
Primary Elixir™ Green Tea Light Moisture Serum
This unique very light-textured water-based serum is made to be used day and night; alone for oilier skin that requires lighter moisture, or as the basis for layering a more substantial moisturizer or nighttime treatments when skin requires additional supplementation. Formulated on TCM principles to support maximal balance, clarity, regulation and protection, Primary Elixir is recommend as an absolute basic, for use as the first-line application to bare skin after cleansing and then layered as appropriate with other products according to need. To the very best of our ability we have created here the ideal symbiosis of yin and yang.
Orange Flower Cream
A silky, medium-bodied face cream for day use, Orange Flower Cream is made from highes tquality known skin nourishers almond and rosehip seed oil; infused with precious neroli – the bitter orange blossom – long regarded for its value in the realm of beauty. Neroli, also called dai dai hua, is known for soothing and regenerating the skin structure as well as for it’s hypnotic scent. This cream goes on ultra-smooth and absorbs quickly, despite its substantial texture. Suitable for most skin types.
Tai-C™ Concentrate 30% Vitamin C Pure Oil Infusion
Harmonizing active Vitamin C is supremely regarded for its skin-brightening, repairing and firming effects, as well as for its anti-oxidant activity. This serum delivers a full 30% of proven most stable and bio-available form of C; formulated in a base conceived to maximally protect potency without causing irritation despite its super-concentration. Recommended nightly as part of an intensive routine; and/or during the day for skin maintenance/protection.
Chinese Herbal Exfoliating Grains
A pleasant, invigorating scrub to remove dull surface skin cells, made of precious traditional therapeutics powdered into very fine grains. It is recommended to mix these grains with Universal cleanser once or twice a week as a routine, to keep skin glowing and pre-empt the clogging of pores by removing dull surface skin cells. Not for use on skin that is actively inflamed or broken.
Blue Flower Cream With Greens For Sensitive Skin
For sensitive, redness-prone skin. The leaves and flowers in this cream are noted for their cooling (ie redness-reducing), healing and calming effects. They are combined with yin-supplementing, nourishing oils, and the gently regulating effects of rice and rosehip seed; in a velvety-soft medium textured cream that protects as it nourishes.
Cucumber Rose Balancing Infusion Cooling Face Mist And Toner
Ideally balanced and mild, this hydrating and refreshing spray from the Universal line is perfectly suited to all skin types. The cooling Yin of cucumber is complemented with the more Yang activity of qi regulation imparted by rose blossom. Rice and oats provide underlying supplementation and moisture to keep skin perfectly hydrated. For use any time throughout the day to moisten and refresh the face, neck and body.
Cucumber Rose Infusion Toner
Ideally balanced and mild, this hydrating and calming toner from our Universal line is perfectly suited to all skin types. The cooling Yin of cucumber/huang gua is complemented by the more Yang activity of qi regulation by rose/mei gui hua. Rice and oats provide underlying supplementation and moisture to keep skin perfectly hydrated. Use after cleansing to delivery an extra layer of purifying hydration before applying any other products.
Triple Rose Cream ™ Infusion Seal ™
Called Infusion Seal for its occlusive ability to seal in nutrient-rich hydrating water-based formulas - this ultra-rich, butter-like face cream is for those who love their skin with an unabashed glow. A very emollient, supernourishing face moisturizer with organic oil of rosa damascena, rosehip seed and evening primrose oils; it is ideal as a night cream for normal to very dry skin types in need of deep supplementation. For use during the day to nourish and protect; this can also be employed as an eye cream. Not recommended for oilier skin types
Ultimate Balanced Cleanser For Face And Neck
A super-mild but very effective creamy cleanser, pH balanced to an optimal 5.5; rinses perfectly clean while the gentle creaminess leaves skin healthy, soft and supple. Contains no alcohol, so recommended even for sensitive skin. For a once-or twice weekly skin-freshening exfoliating system, combine with a grape-sized amount of Chinese Herbal Exfoliating Grains into a fresh paste-like scrub and use for evening skin cleanse.
Green Tea Lavender Balancing Infusion Cooling Face Mist And Toner
Following the practice of TCM principles, this balanced formula combines the cooling and clarifying effects of green tea and lavender with the supplementing property of grains. The deeper, more hydrating action of the grains supports and directs the lighter Yang activity of the flower and leaf constituents. This toner can be used anytime to refresh and harmonize skin.
Green Tea Lavender Balancing Infusion Facial Toner
Following the practice of TCM principles, this balanced formula combines the cooling efects of green tea with the supplementing property of grains. The yin substance of the grains balance the more yang, ‘airy’ activity of the flower and leaf constituents. This toner is for use daily to remove any residue after washing in addition to providing a light moisturizing base over which to layer other products
Red Fruit And Ginger Ultimate Eye Serum
An exquisite light-weight but extremely antioxidant-rich formula for the most delicate, damageprone area on the face. This botanical complex is made up of plants which are among the most universally revered for their nourishing, protective properties; and understood in TCM to have an affinity for the eye area as well.
Goji berry is an ‘herb’ that is also a food, and is classified as a yin tonic with a special affinity for the eyes. Research shows its protective anti-oxidant benefits exist with topical application as well, and studies have demonstrated its extraordinary ability to stimulate natural collagen production.
Universal Light Infusion™ Brightening Serum
Remarkably light given its plant-infused power, Universal Light Infusion is made to balance the yin and yang of the skin by targeting areas of unevenness, visually smoothing the complexion and increasing luminescence from within. It does this by infusing a sophisticated complex of photo-therapeutics proven to support brightness, clarity and resilience; and then protecting and enhancing their effect with substances that facilitate seamless penetration and seal absorption in order to maximize deepest skin benefits. For use at night, under Infusion Seal Triple Rose Cream or other occlusive; effect is augmented by layering with Tai-C serum.
Aromatic Botanical Therapy Roll-on Spot Treatment
This is a roll-on treatment to target ‘spots’ of inflamed skin; especially effective if applied right as they are forming. This unique formulation contains what are known in TCM as super heat-clearing (meaning anti-infective/anti-inflammatory) botanicals to pre-empt or quickly heal troubled areas; along with calming, clarifying actives to sooth, heal and balance troubled skin. Green tea is known as a superior antioxidant as well as a great phyto-active for addressing acne-prone skin.
Full Radiance Gold And White Ultimate Nourishing & Exfoliating Mask
This high-treatment, multi-action mask is presented in powder form, activated when mixed with water; a method of formulation which maximally preserves the multitude of nutrients until just ready to be used. Rich in vitamins A and E, the golden-orange pumpkin squash is valued in TCM for its excellent detoxification effects as well as its actions of regulating and tonifying. It is combined here with gentle exfoliation, skin calming and astringent therapeutics to create a balanced ‘all-in-one’ facial. Use weekly or bi-weekly; or just before a special event for the freshest, deepest glow.
Hand & Body Lotion With Cocoa Butter Amber And Honey
This extremely rich lotion for hand and body is classified as ‘super nourishing’ with good reason. Formulated to be the thickest, richest most protective cream possible to keep even the driest skin supple and perfectly hydrated all year long. Ideal for daily use on overworked and frequently washed hands; as well as after bathing for very dry skin.
Sandalwood Neroli Balancing Infusion Facial Toner
Following the practice of TCM principles, this balanced formula incorporates the gently moving (Yang) effects of sandalwood and neroli with the supplementing property of grains (Yin). Formulated to invigorate as well as nourish, it is for use daily after cleansing and before applying other products to skin.
Sandalwood Neroli Balancing Infusion Hydrating Face Mist And Toner
Following the practice of TCM principles, this balanced formula incorporates the gently moving (Yang) effects of sandalwood and neroli with the supplementing property of grains (Yin). Formulated to invigorate as well as nourish, it is for use daily to spray on face and neck for extra hydration and refreshment any time.